Words of Radiance

How does Brandon Sanderson create a fantasy world in Words of Radiance, and how do the fantastical elements contribute to character development?

How do characters in the novel react to The Construction of Personal Reality as they adapt to their surroundings and changing beliefs of the world and their roles in it?

In Words of Radiance, many chapters act as flashbacks, slowly revealing Shallan’s past life. What impact does this narrative have on Shallan’s development, particularly in terms of how it is revealed slowly rather than all at once?

Shardblades play an important role in the novel, and yet there are different types of Shardblades. What does the association between spren and Shardblades represent about human nature, and what might it foreshadow for future events in the series?

Many characters feel a sense of responsibility for the people around them. How do different characters rationalize questionable behavior and decisions under The Burden of Responsibility, and how do they use their sense of responsibility to construct their personal codes of honor?

Brandon Sanderson includes 14 interludes in Words of Radiance. What impact do these interludes have on the world-building aspects of the novel, and how do they advance the plot while also developing the mythology of the novel’s world?

Eshonai and Dalinar are the respective leaders of their people when it comes to conflict on the Shattered Plains. Compare and contrast how their personal histories influence their leadership styles and decision-making processes as they approach the final battle.

How does Inequality Through Social Hierarchy hinder efforts among the characters of Words of Radiance to work together and adapt to ever-changing threats?